3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively.

Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.

Locke.

Syn. -- To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle; sting;

goad; stimulate.

Pique, v. i. To cause annoyance or irritation. "Every &?;erse hath

something in it that piques." Tatler.